Lazare Banssé

Lazare Banssé is a prominent figure in Burkinabé football, having served as the president of the Fédération burkinabè de football (FBF) prior to Colonel-major Oumarou Sawadogo. His tenure was marked by efforts to enhance the governance and development of football in Burkina Faso, focusing on the importance of grassroots training and fostering talent. Banssé's leadership played a crucial role in navigating the challenges faced by national football, including resource limitations and the need for greater competitiveness in local leagues. He laid important groundwork that his successor is now building upon.